On-and-off rain and thunderstorms kick off the first full week of summer in Chicago.

Models show periods of scattered showers and storms throughout the day Monday. Though the risk for severe weather appears low, southern counties and northwest Indiana are favored for heavier rain at times.

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According to the National Weather Service, embedded storms are expected in the early afternoon with scattered storms possible later in the day. A few storms along and east of I-55 may have wind gusts exceeding 40 mph.

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High temperatures likely will reach the low to mid-80s, though lakefront temperatures could turn cooler by late afternoon.